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Teen SuicideWhy do teens think suicide
is the answer to their temporary problems?
Emily ClinchB- Block
11/28/10
Introduction
Teen Suicide is 4 times more common then it was 15 years ago
1 out of 4 high school students will seriously consider suicide
Why is the teen suicide rate going up? Parents don’t think
anything is wrong so they don’t help
Parents think it is just their kids over-reacting to drama when they are depressed so they don’t help
One young person commits suicide every two hours
What are signs of suicide risk?
Heavy drinkingEating disordersObsession with
death Suicide threatsBig drop in gradesFeel hopeless Feel worthless
Substance abuseStrange behaviorSad a lotNo energyAnxietyThoughts of suicide
What is the reason most kids commit suicide?Low self esteemSchool bulliesParents getting
divorcedPregnancyRapeLoss of loved one
What kids are most likely to commit suicideMales are 4 times more likely to
succeed at suicideFemales are 3 times more likely to
attempt itMany African-Americans commit
suicideGay and lesbians are 3 times
more likely to commit suicide then others
Why don’t parents help their kids when they see signs of suicide?
Parents don’t want to believe their kid needs help
When their kid gets bullied they don’t think it’s a big deal
They think their kid is over dramatic
Lots teens think it not cool to tell their parents what they are feeling
Counseling Psychologist
Talk to people about their problems helps them get through tough timesStarting salary- $30,000Working about 3 years- $32,000-
$39,000Working about 10 years- $65,000-
$70,000Related Careers- School Psychologist,
and Clinical Psychologist
High School Career academiesAtholton High School, 2015Energy, Power, and
Transportation AcademyIt seemed very entertaining
and I wanted to know more energy, power, and transportation.
University of California
It is located in San Diego.Out of state is $48,988 a year in
state is $26,967Requires at least a 3.4 GPA, ACT,
SAT, 2 subject SATThe school’s mascot is a Triton.
Community Service
Therapeutic Riding from 2010-2014
I am comfortable with horses and kids with disabilities. So I decided to help out there because if I was disabled I would still want to be with horses and learn how to ride.
Prior Job Experience (name jobs you could have done) Giant cashier, 2014Target cashier, 2013Babysitting, 2010-2011Dog walker, 2012Honors
Honor roll 1 positive paw in Elementary school1 caught you at your best in middle school
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